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Posted 3 days ago
Field Service Engineer (Packaging & Automation Equipment)
Interaction Recruitment
📍 Northampton, GB
💷 £47,000 - £52,000/annumEngineeringFull-time
Job description
Field Service Engineer (Packaging & Automation Equipment)
£37,000 - £40,000 Basic + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime (OTE £47,000 - £52,000)
Company Van | Fuel Card | UK Travel | Permanent
Interaction Technical is recruiting for a Field Service Engineer on behalf of a leading supplier of packaging and end-of-line automation equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically minded engineer to join a well-established business that continues to grow across the manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and distribution sectors. You'll be working on a variety of automated packaging machinery, carrying out installations, servicing, maintenance and breakdown support at customer sites throughout the UK.
What's in it for You?
Competitive basic salary of £37,000 - £40,000
Door-to-door pay
Overtime available with realistic earnings of £47,000 - £52,000+
Company van and fuel card
Mobile phone provided
Company expense card
All hotels arranged and paid for when working away
Evening meal allowance covered
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Ongoing product training and technical development
Long-term progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Overtime Rates
Monday to Friday after 5:00pm - Standard hourly rate
Saturday until 12:00pm - Time and a Half
Saturday after 12:00pm and Sunday - Double Time
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting customers across the UK, ensuring machinery remains operational, reliable and running efficiently.
Duties Include:
Mechanical and electrical fault finding
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Emergency breakdown response and repair
Machinery installation and commissioning
Equipment upgrades and optimisation
Customer technical support and training
Completion of service reports and job documentation
Equipment You'll Be Working On
Pallet wrapping machines
Stretch wrapping systems
Robotic wrapping equipment
Turntable and rotary arm wrappers
Conveyor systems
Strapping and banding machinery
End-of-line packaging and automation equipment
What We're Looking For
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience
Background working on industrial machinery, automation, packaging equipment, conveyors, processing machinery or manufacturing equipment
Previous field service experience is advantageous but not essential
Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Willingness to travel nationwide with occasional overnight stays
Interested?
This role could suit candidates currently working as a:
Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Installation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Automation Engineer or Mobile Engineer.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Dan Pearce
(phone number removed)
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
INDTE
Benefits
20 days holiday, Pension